Entangled Letters and a Fateful Voyage
A fragmented diary of wartime passion and duty follows John Renfrew as he writes to Grace Aaliligcambs from England, confessing love and guilt while awaiting a meeting. A perilous Atlantic crossing ends with a torpedo strike near the ship Astoria, leaving Renfrew to drown and Grace to face an uncertain future.
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Fifth Avenue
England
Thoas Parsons
Hussex Manor
Mia Brothers
Todge
John Renfraw
USA
Willy
Billy
Crayford Heath
Erith
Ian
John
Ua Tsalizeil
Chass
John Newfraw
Qraca Habbacombe
Hexavon
Higland
Talon
Ida Pluca
Grace
Tesant
Tays
John Ranfrew
Bla
Atlantic
Coxa
Traland
John Renfrew
Ike
Chinese Wisdom and Abbess Proverbs Translate to Christian Life
Fragments describe abbess wisdom and proverbs aligned with Christian and pagan thought. Text mentions Ave Maria, poor fortune, and trouble, urging a clear conscience and safety, while cautioning against overvaluing earthly friendship. Emphasizes prudent behavior and avoidance of conflict with neighbors.
Untitled Narration On Marriage and Integrity
A lengthy monologue-laden fragment discusses marriage, temptation, honesty, and social critique. It blends aphorisms about fidelity with humorous anecdotes and reflections on human vanity, warning against gossip and self-deception while urging self-control and accountability. The piece closes with a sudden accident scene and a responder's distressed remark.
Leas THAW MUMAW Presents One Day of Dust and Blower
A distorted fragment describes Leas THAW MUMAW presenting a scene of dust and weathering. A mother’s reaction to the boy Tom, with quarreling and scornful remarks about children, hints at a fablelike moment and a pointer to a poorer family background.
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Feland
Bin
Saul
Tom
Little City Bay
Community Service and Church Events Highlight Weekend
A pregnant evening at Mr A T Mann’s home drew Knox Church crowds with over 5,000 attendees at Sunday closing services. Enumeration week notes tallied 1140 letters 306 post cards and 145 transient papers while local clergy filled calendars with supply duties and readings from Miss Clara Moore and Miss Ming Walker.
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Potutouw
Knox Church
Chale
A. ‘T. Mann
Toner
Crouay
Manry Lana
W. M.A
Mov
Howell
Walnselay
Clara F. Moore
Ming Walker
Mica Mary Howell
Thia Poat Ollloa
Thara
Notle
Tailtar
Norval
Hontay
John McChernan
Knox Collage
J. W. Rae
Button
A.B. Hwith
Plattavilla
J. E. Jowell
Platteville
Binith
Hobba
Enganil
Mia Present Viele
Womorisa
Cuxwausa Couxnui
Mia Elizabeth Stewart
Rae
Lorrow
Manitaten
Toronto
Roheard Bherlock
Floax
Reminiscences of Acton-in-Hy Warles in Walmer ton
A reminiscent account of Acton’s early mills and homesteads along Main Street. It recalls the old grist mill and dam near destruction, the Nicklin and Adan families, a post office, tannery, cabinet factory, and the layout of streets and early businesses. The piece ends with reflections on Sunday and the value of friendship, study, and spiritual renewal.
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James Warles
Walmerton
Tre
Mest Edward
Danfamie Nicklin
Marvey
Nicklin
Anil
Robart Hwan
Ham Aualth
Waardmore
NeKay
Pullle
Actas
Jou
Batauel Apaight
Bint
Ly Ray
Zonas Adama
Chla
Wuilding
Acton
Hoya
Girla
Adan
Degresson
Mathias Zlataraan
Mala
Hillatrosta
Oa McKay
AloCoy
Banala
Beara Senterson & Co
Bafore
Wanderson & Co
Monara
Charles
Janay Symon
Parry Sound
Traveling salesman and negro dialogue on boat mishap
A travelling saleman recalls a Mississippi River boat incident where he asks a black ferryman to row. The exchange reveals tension and humor as the sailor struggles with rowing while the darky mocks and proves capable, ending with frustration and a failed task.
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Salasman
Ccom
Mlaslasippi
Milan
Darby
Tha Darky
Yasauh
Yasuo
Che Cleus
Darky
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Blosk - Astan
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Callega
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Malcolm MacCormack
B.A. Prin
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